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Chapter 774: Subduing
Chapter 774: Subduing
September 25, 2017
Outside the Cloudy Mountain Province, within a massive mineral vein.
The group of wandering practitioners on the mountain ridge opposite the Frosty Pool felt utterly dejected upon witnessing the Azure Dragon being subdued by Lu HaiKong, or more accurately, by Wang Yue. They experienced a mix of jealousy and resentment, wishing they had defeated the Boss themselves, and regret for having placed a substantial bet on Lu HaiKong, which now seemed like a lost cause.
However, not everyone was unhappy; at least the ones who initiated the wager were thrilled.
As soon as Lu HaiKong claimed the Azure Dragon, they eagerly collected the wealth scattered on the ground.
It was natural for some wandering practitioners to envy their success, but these individuals had the confidence to organize the bet in the first place.
With their combined strength, they could easily safeguard their winnings. Thus, despite the envy, no one acted irrationally. They could only watch as the group gathered the riches and carried them down the mountain to Lu HaiKong's camp.
These individuals were clearly part of Lu HaiKong's group, members of the House of the Unusual under Lu HaiKong's command.
However, Lu HaiKong had not instructed them to set up the bet. After all, wandering practitioners couldn't carry much money with them, and such small-scale gambling wouldn't earn Lu HaiKong much. This was merely a side hustle for those House of the Unusual members.
As they collected their winnings, Lu HaiKong, standing by the Frosty Pool, took a moment to pause before striding towards Wang Yue.
"Mr. Wang, you've worked hard."
Wang Yue was a unique presence among Lu HaiKong's followers. Even though Wang Yue had already pledged allegiance, Lu HaiKong maintained a respectful attitude towards him.
This respect could be interpreted as either admiration or distance, but in Lu HaiKong's case, it leaned more towards the latter.
At that moment, there was an odd atmosphere between Lu HaiKong and Wang Yue.
As Lu HaiKong approached, Wang Yue bowed and stepped aside, handing over an ice-blue Core Pill he held in his hand.
"I have fulfilled my duty!"
Lu HaiKong examined the Core Pill in Wang Yue's hand, and a peculiar light flashed in his eyes. "This pill is extraordinary. You played a significant role in defeating this creature, Mr. Wang. You deserve this pill."
Lu HaiKong's words sounded sincere, but as he spoke, his eyes remained fixed on Wang Yue, as if searching for something.
However, Wang Yue showed no reaction and firmly shook his head. He offered the Core Pill to Lu HaiKong once more. "If it were a few years ago, this pill would have been useful to me. But now, it's of little value. It would be a waste in my hands."
Upon hearing Wang Yue's words, a spark flashed in Lu HaiKong's eyes, and they fell into a brief silence.
After a while, Lu HaiKong finally withdrew his intense gaze from Wang Yue and reached out to take the Core Pill from him. "In that case, I won't be polite."
After Lu HaiKong took the Core Pill, Wang Yue bowed once more and respectfully withdrew.
From start to finish, Wang Yue's conduct was exemplary for a subordinate.
He was courteous, didn't claim credit, and didn't seek rewards. Yet, Lu HaiKong remained cautious towards this particular follower. Up until now, Lu HaiKong had rarely entrusted Wang Yue with important tasks, merely providing him with good food and drink, and on rare occasions, protecting Xiao Zhi Cai when necessary.
The reasons for this complex relationship were multifaceted and challenging to explain briefly.
This dynamic was likely to persist for some time, so after Wang Yue's departure, Lu HaiKong temporarily set aside these thoughts to focus on the Azure Dragon before him.
With its Core Pill taken and under the influence of the Life and Death Pill, the Azure Dragon had almost no resistance left. Lu HaiKong could easily finish it off with a few axe blows to its head. However, Lu HaiKong wasn't keen on killing it at that moment.
After all, the most Lu HaiKong could gain from its death was a Mythic-grade treasure chest and the items it dropped. While ordinary people might covet these rewards, they held little appeal for Lu HaiKong, who had spent a year entering mysterious cottages, collecting treasures, and forcing the system to reset and upgrade them.
This Azure Dragon was a formidable creature with a strength of over a hundred. Moreover, being young, it had immense growth potential. Its strength had already surpassed a hundred, and who knew how powerful it could become in the future? If Lu HaiKong could tame it, it would be an incredible asset!
With the intention of taming the young dragon, Lu HaiKong held its Core Pill and approached it. However, instead of attempting to tame it right away, Lu HaiKong grabbed the dragon and began dragging it away from the Frosty Pool.
Despite this little guy being on the brink of death, who knows if he might suddenly recover? If he does, during the process of subduing him, Lu HaiKong would be in big trouble if the little guy suddenly revived and dove into the Frosty Pool.
Lu HaiKong, true to his violent nature with the Savage Axe, approached a twenty-meter-long, one-meter-thick Azure Dragon. Its weight could be estimated from its size, but surprisingly, Lu HaiKong effortlessly dragged the dragon away.
Behind them, Dian Wei and his men joined, and within moments, they pulled the dragon away from the Frosty Pool to the edge of a small forest, which had been mostly destroyed by their spells.
The dragon, clearly intelligent, seemed to realize its tragic fate as it was forcefully dragged by Lu HaiKong's group. It struggled frantically, but its efforts were in vain, possibly due to the effects of the Life and Death Pill or its Core Pill.
As Lu HaiKong's group violently dragged the dragon, it appeared pitiful.
What surprised Lu HaiKong even more was that after its futile struggles, the dragon started to cry.
Tears streamed from its large eyes, and it let out pitiful, mournful roars.
Witnessing this, even someone as experienced as Lu HaiKong was stunned. Who could explain this situation? Wasn't this dragon a ferocious beast capable of turning everything within a mile into ruins? Why was it crying like a child?
However, upon further thought, considering the dragon's youthful appearance, it might indeed be like a child to other dragons.
After a moment of understanding the dragon's situation, Lu HaiKong's eyes revealed a hint of joy.
Now that the dragon was crying, it proved that it wasn't the type to fight to the death. With this, Lu HaiKong felt more confident about subduing it.
In the version of the book, it was written that...
After realizing this, Lu HaiKong smiled and approached the dragon with the Primordial Axe.
The dragon, its eyes filled with tears, glared fiercely at Lu HaiKong, the bipedal beast before it. It roared, trying to assert its formidable and intimidating presence.
However, due to the tears in its eyes, it not only failed to appear intimidating but also seemed a little silly.
Seeing the dragon's appearance, Lu HaiKong had a bad feeling. Was he encountering another unruly battle pet?
Considering the dragon's age, Lu HaiKong believed it could still be trained. It wouldn't end up like the fool Silver Moon, so Lu HaiKong fearlessly pounced to subdue it. He completely forgot that if he truly captured and tamed the dragon, the one doing the taming wouldn't be him but someone else.
Could this little dragon truly be raised by that person to become what Lu HaiKong wanted? Thinking of Silver Moon, it seemed a bit far-fetched!
At this moment, Lu HaiKong was completely focused on subduing the dragon.
Lu HaiKong struck the dragon's head with the back of his axe, stunning it.
"You have two choices: join me, or I'll use your tendons for a bow, your skin for armor, your blood for medicine, and your heart and brain for food!"
Lu HaiKong had a talent for being a villain, and to the little dragon, he was undoubtedly one.
Hearing Lu HaiKong's words, the dragon, which had been trying to maintain a fierce and intimidating demeanor, immediately cowered. Its tears, which had just stopped, began flowing again.
"Don't cry!" Lu HaiKong shouted, his face stern.
The dragon instantly stopped crying, its eyes filled with tears as it looked at Lu HaiKong fearfully.
Lu HaiKong was surprised at how easily the little dragon was to handle. He shook his head and said, "Behave, don't move or resist later, or I'll eat you!"
The dragon pitifully nodded, and only then did Lu HaiKong take out a token from his pocket and activate it.
As the token was activated, a mysterious energy appeared, forming a line that connected Lu HaiKong and the dragon.
When Lu HaiKong and the dragon's mental powers connected, a childish cry rang out.
"Waaah... Don't eat Niu Niu, Niu Niu is good!"
Hearing the distinctively childish voice of a girl, Lu HaiKong was stunned...
(End of Chapter)
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